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Patented Aug. 2, 1932 tartar orsrcs WILLIAM OCHSE, OF SAN,A1\TTO1 TIO,TEXAS Application filed July 27,

This invention relates to a certain new and useful improvement inportable sample-cases. My invention has for its chief object theprovision of a sample-case that is adapted not 5 only for convenientportability for transporting samples or specimens of goods, ware,merchandise, and the like, but also for attractively exhibiting anddisplaying the transported samples or specimens upon a counter'or otherMy invention has for a further object the provision of a sample-case ofthe type and for the purposes stated having means preferably in the formof vswingableframes or wings upon which the specimens or samples may besuitably attached or suspended, and means in the form of Walls adaptedwhen the case is closed to enclose the several wings and their attachedsamples or specimens and when the case is open to support the wings inupright swingable position for the display and exhibition for purposesof-selective sale or the like of the goods, wares, merchandise, or thelike represented by said samples or specimens.

And with the above and other objects in view, my invention resides inthe novel features of form, construction, arrangement, and combinationof parts hereinafter described and pointed out in the claims. 7

In the accompanying drawings,-

Figure 1 illustrates in perspective a portable sample-case constructedin accordance with and embodying my invention;

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the case;

Figure 3 is a detail fragmental view of the case;

Figure 4 is a sectional view of the case taken approximately on the line4- 4, Figure 3 I Figure 5 is a sectional view of a slightly modifiedsample-case embodying my invention;

Figure 6 is a detail case of Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a sectional view of the case of Figure 5, takenapproximately on the line 77, Figure 6; and

Figures 8 and 9 are, respectively, plan and fragmental view of theEORTABLE SAMPLE CASE 1929. Serial No. 381,534.

elevational views of the case in open, upright, specimen-displayingposition.

Referring now more in detail and by reference characters tothe'drawings, which illustrate practical embodiments of my invention,the case includes a preferably rectangular oblong rear wall or back A,hinged, as at 1, to and along the opposite side margins of which areopposed side walls B, B, each of which latter is laterally flanged alongits opposite side or free margin, as at 2, and along its opposite endmargins, as at 3, 3, the flanged or lateral continuations 2 and 3 of theside walls B being of such dimensions relatively to each other and tothe back A as to neatly symmetrically buttwise meet when the case isclosed. The walls A and B, including their lateral continuations 2 and3, are constructed of any suitable material, such as, for instance,fibre-board or the like, the corners of the'case being preferablystrengthened or re-enforced by preferably metallic corner-pieces 4;.Gentrally upon its oppositeend-margins, the back A is provided withmetallic angles 5 adapted to protect the inner free corners of the sideflanges 3 of the walls B when the case is closed. 7 As shown, the caseis provided with suitable means, such, for instance, as the lock 6 andclasps '7, for releasably retaining the walls B in closed position, andalso with a suitable handle 8 for the convenient portability of thecase.

Fixed upon the upper face, and disposed along each of the opposite endmargins of, the back 'A, is an angle-member 9, the upwardly presentedlegs of which are formed with registering series of apertures 10. Seatedin one of said series of apertures, are hinge-pintles 11, and mountedfor yielding movement in the other series of said apertures arespring-pulled headed pintle-providing studs 11. v

The co-operating walls A and B are adapted selectively both to enclose,as in Figure 1, for portability, and to support, as in Figures 8 and 9,for display or exhibition purposes, a plurality of individual wings C,each adapted for the attachment and display thereupon ofmerchandisearticles, specimens, samples, and the like. To such end, each wing Cincludes a frame 12 of dimensions relative to the dimensions of thecase, and mounted and supported within the frame 12 is a body 13 of anysuitable material for the attachment thereupon of the merchandisesamples, specimens, or the like to be transported and displayed, eachframe 12 being provided at its opposite ends with projecting eyes 14adapted for engagement by a pair of the opposed studs 11, 11, wherebythe respective wing C is so secured to the wall A as to be eilicientlyretained within the case when the same is closed, and yet may readily berelatively swung when the case is open and in upright position, as inFigures 8 and 9, for attractively displaying or exhibiting theparticular merchandise supported upon the opposite sides thereof.

It may be stated that in so engaging a wing C with a pair of the studs11, 11, the studs 11 are pulled outwardly against the tension of theirholding springs 15, the particular wing C placed in position and engagedwith a stud 11, and pull on the respective studs 11 then released,whereupon the wing is swingably engaged and retained by the studs 11,11. In such manner, any particular wing C may selectively beconveniently removed or replaced as may be desired or as may becomenecessary incident to the particular goods or merchandise to betransported and exhibited.

- The modified display case of Figures 5, 6, and 7 is substantiallyidentical with the preferred form as described and illustrated inFigures 1 to 4, both inclusive, except with re* spect to the mounting ofthe wings C. In such regard, the one angle-member 9 is provided with a.series of apertures 10, while the opposite angle-member 9 is flanged atits free margin, as at 9a, and provided with a registering series ofopen-end slots 10". Each wing C, in turn, is provided withprojecting-pintles 14- adapted to seat in a registering pair of theapertures 10 and slots 10 for swingably securing the wing C to the wallA, the several slots 10 being closed and the respective pintles 14reinovably retained therein by means of a bar or rail 15 disposed forslidable movement on the flanged angle 9", as shown.

The sample-case is relatively simple in structure, may be inexpensivelymanufactured, is conveniently portable when closed, may with facility bestood on end when opened for the display of the contained specimens,samples. and the like, and is especially useful for the eiiicientcarrying and dis play by salesmen and others of goods, wares, andmerchandise.

It is to be understood that changes in the form, construction,arrangement, and 'combination of the several parts of my new displayfixture may be made and substituted for those herein shown and describedwithout departing from the nature and principle of my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure byLetters Patent is:

1. A combined portable sample and display case comprising, incombination, a pair of rectangular side walls having right-angularlyextending front and end wall-forming continuations, a rectangular backwall common to said side walls, the backwall being disposed intermediatethe inner side margins of,

and hingedly attached to, the respective side walls, rails rigidly fixedupon the inner face and adjacent the opposite ends of the back wall, anda series of article-supporting rectangular wings having pivot engagementat opposite inner corners with said rails for swingable movementrelatively to the back wall, said side wall continuations having a widthsubstantially equal to one half of the width 01"- the back wall forbutt-wise engagement in enclosing the wings when the case is in closedportable condition as a sample case, the side walls and their saidcontinuations bracing the back wall in upright position when the case isopen and endwiserested on a support in wing display position.

2. A combined portable sample and display case comprising, incombination, a pair of rectangular side walls having right-angularlyextending front and end wall-forming continuations, a rectangular backwall common to said side walls, the back being disposed intermediate theinner side margins of, and hingedly attached to, the respective sidewalls, angle rails rigidly fixed upon the inner face and adjacent theopposite ends of the back wall, a longitudinal series of spaced studs onone of said rails, a longitudinal series of spring-pressed studsdisposed on the other rail in opposed registering relation to the firstseries of studs, and a series of articlesupporting rectangular wingshaving eyes at opposite corners engageable by said studs for retainingthe wings swingably in connection with the back wall, said side wallcontinuations having a width substantially equal to one half of thewidth of the back wall for butt-wise engagement in enclosing the wingswhen the case is in closed portable condition as a sample case, the sidewalls and their said continuations bracing the back wall in uprightposition when the case is open and endwise restedon a support in wingdisplay posi tion.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specification.

WM. OGHSE.

